Colts lead Chargers 17-14

The Chargers were written off after a 4-8 start, but became the first team to reach the playoffs after losing eight of their first 12 by winning their last four. They also became the first team to overcome a three-game deficit with three games to play thanks in great part to an epic collapse by the Denver Broncos that cost coach Mike Shanahan his job.

In addition, the Chargers were the ninth team to qualify for the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Only two of the previous eight advanced past the first round. San Diego was also the second team to win a division title without winning more than half of its games, joining the 1985 Cleveland Browns.